All Feature articles – Page 51
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FeatureIt’s your turn
As private client solicitors, we spend our time helping to organise the future plans of others. But do you have your own will prepared, or lasting powers of attorney in place? Do you know where they are stored? Jane Cassell lists four actions you should take now
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FeaturePublic eye
Sunil Teeluck, deputy director of legal and information at the Office of the Public Guardian, discusses his career and working life
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FeatureEasy to understand
We all know it’s highly likely that when client communication goes wrong, complaints can follow. But even if you think you’re communicating well, are you really being understood, especially by vulnerable clients? Fiona du Feu explains
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FeatureDeputy heads
Stephanie Kaye reports back from the first meeting of the Professional Deputies Forum, a representative voice set up to discuss the challenges that deputies face
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FeatureWise council
Melinda Giles is the Law Society Council member for the Private Client Section. Here, she outlines the work she does and the role of Council
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FeatureCharity case
Maria King discusses common will-drafting pitfalls with charitable gifts, and provides practical tips to avoid them
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FeatureBeast of burden
In July, the Office of Tax Simplification published its second, long-awaited report making recommendations for inheritance tax reform. Dawn Joughlin looks at the detail
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FeatureBack to basics: Nil-rate band discretionary trusts
Lesley King looks at the matters to consider when dealing with an estate where the will creates a nil-rate band discretionary trust
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FeatureSecond time around
Using case studies, Charlotte Pollard and Sofia Thomas consider the range of tax and estate planning issues for clients remarrying or divorcing later in life, and flag the common pitfalls to avoid
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FeatureRise above
Eleanor Evans looks at managing the risks involved in probate and estate administration
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FeatureComplaints about freelancers and solicitors working in unregulated entities
Mariette Hughes discusses complaints about freelance solicitors and solicitors working in unregulated entities.
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FeatureSRA COLPs and COFAs Conference – a report
Janet Noble reports back on the recent Solicitors Regulation conference for COLPs and COFAs.
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FeatureBook review: The Solicitor’s Handbook 2019
In the face of all the forthcoming SRA changes, Helen Carr reviews the Solicitor’s Handbook 2019.
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FeatureSocial media – the pitfalls for law firms
Christopher McCormick looks at how firms can avoid the risks of social media.
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FeatureIn-house in order
Are new forms of in-house practice an opportunity or threat? Bronwen Still looks at what this new form of practice will allow.
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FeatureFree and easy?
Iain Miller and Jessica Clay consider what you need to do to set up as a freelance solicitor.
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FeatureAccount down
Janet Taylor looks at what you need to know to be ready for when the new Accounts Rules come into force on 25 November
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FeatureReport card
Rebecca Atkinson outlines a new era of reporting to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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FeatureLack of integrity
Nigel West rounds up decisions on integrity, appeals and conflicts of interest.